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Snowman Gift Package

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By Noreen Doll. This quick and easy Snowman Gift Package is perfect for favors or small gifts. I needed a quick, cute idea to wrap some money for a gift. This snowman is made from a sock and a styrofoam cup. Because it is so light weight, I added some candy with the money to provide ballast. This idea is perfect for favors, money, a gift card, or any … [Read more...] about Snowman Gift Package

Rockin’ Cardinal

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This easy rockin' cardinal would be fun hanging from a tree branch - or stand him up and let him rock. It could also be used as a greeting card or note card. Or make several small ones to hang on a Christmas tree. If you are making it with kids, make cardboard patterns from cereal boxes for the kids to trace around. Make them in all … [Read more...] about Rockin’ Cardinal

Turkey Money Hugs

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By Noreen Doll. Turkey Money Hugs is a cute way to give a Thanksgiving gift to a grandchild, a hostess, or as favors. Your kids can make them for their friends and add a stick of chewing gum, or use them as classroom gifts or projects. The turkeys can be made of card stock or construction paper with a tail that is colored with crayons or markers. Or make turkeys … [Read more...] about Turkey Money Hugs

Cell Phone Reminder

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By Noreen Doll. Don't forget your cell phone! How many times have you forgotten to tuck your cell phone into your bag, only to discover, when you're well away from home, that you don't have it? That isn't going to happen to me again! I created a way to always remember to take my cell phone with me. I made this cardboard reminder that sticks way up out of my … [Read more...] about Cell Phone Reminder

Haunted Money Hugs

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By Noreen Doll. Haunted Money Hugs is a fun way for Grandparents to give their grandkids a little holiday cash. If you live far away from your grandkids, Haunted Money Hugs will fit easily in a card size envelope, along with a Halloween card. Or use it for a gift for a teacher, Mom, friend, or secret pal. Kids would love receiving a dollar bill this way as a … [Read more...] about Haunted Money Hugs

Pet Vampire Bat Bracelet

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By Noreen Doll. What could be more fun than having your own pet vampire bat! Kids can make this clever project as a craft at a party or just for their own creative fun. It could also be a great favor for kids at a Halloween party. Stanley is modeling his pet vampire bat bracelet for us. Materials. Black Craft Foam 2 Red Sequins (or punched … [Read more...] about Pet Vampire Bat Bracelet

ABC Wreath

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By Noreen Doll.   An ABC Wreath is a fun wreath to have in the classroom for the younger grades, or for a back to school gift for teachers to put in their room. It would also be great decor for a back to school party. Once you've made the Alphabet Strip ribbon, the wreath is very quick and easy to finish. Materials. Alphabet Strip … [Read more...] about ABC Wreath

Quick Blueberry Pie

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By Noreen Doll. Sometimes I would love to have some blueberry pie, but I just don't feel like making a pie crust. This is a quick way to make a blueberry pie because all you have to do is put the berries between 2 flour tortillas and bake it. Ingredients: 2 Uncooked Flour Tortillas 1 1/2 Pints of Blueberries 2/3 Cup Sugar (Use more or less sugar … [Read more...] about Quick Blueberry Pie

Duct Tape Checkbook Cover

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By Noreen Doll. A duct tape checkbook cover is easy to make, especially if you use your old checkbook cover for a pattern. Most of the checkbook covers you get (for free) are made of plastic and don't last very well. So I decided to make one for myself using duct tape, which is very durable. Since it isn't any more difficult to enclose aluminum foil in the … [Read more...] about Duct Tape Checkbook Cover